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The nations first junior college. This added a 5th and 6th year of courses to a high school curriculum.
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These programs were offered by Community Colleges to ease widespread unemployment.
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AZ legislature authorized State Board of Directors for Junior Colleges and enacted legislation to create Junior College districts supported by County and State funds.
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Mesa Community college opens and welcomes 330 students.
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Civil Rights Act stops racial segregation in schools.
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College enrollment increases due to the Vietnam War. Student try to evade the draft.
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The permanent location for Glendale Community College opens. First community college to West Valley and second in the newly formed Maricopa Community College District.
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The American Educational System recognized Community colleges as a major part of the Educational System. Enrollments just about doubled from 2.2 million in 1970 to 4.3 million by 1980.
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It was recommended that colleges create partnerships with communities and employers and making facilities available for workforce training.
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Due to an increase need for affordable, accessible higher education; GCC North opens to accommodate.
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Election provided capital funds for expansion and renovation to the main Glendale Campus facilities. Added Science buildings with innovative hands on teaching capabilities.
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Governor Janet Napolitano proclaimed April 12, 2005 as Glendale Community College and Mesa Community College Day and solutes both for their valuable contributions to Arizona.
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Glendale Community College Celebrates 50 years of Academic success and Student Achievement.